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What a gorgeous bike!!!

Love it! Seeing this makes me feel my restoration was justified.

Hey pastry_bot, I've finally finished with the restoration. I've posted an update further down this thread, but a full list of photos can be found here Roberts Bike | Flickr

And a few more

Thanks to everyone who helped and provided feedback on my planned Roberts restoration. After 6+ months of work, she's finally done.
A full list of photos can be found here Roberts Bike | Flickr

Period Correct Components dating 1950’s-1960’s:
Ambrosio Champion “Dural Forge ET Estampe” Stem 95mm x 26mm
Ambrosio Champion Pista Drop-bar Handlebars
Campagnolo #1051, Record Pista (144bcd) 165 mm Crank Set with matching Campy Crank Bolts and Campagnolo Pista Chainring Bolts
Campagnolo seat post 27.2 diameter, 180 mm length #1044
Campagnolo Super Record Road-Track Alloy Toe Clips (Most likely from the 1980’s)
Campagnolo Nuovo Super Record #1072 Seat Post Binder Fixing Bolt 8 x 19 mm
Campagnolo Headset – Exact model unknown

Modern Components:
Campagnolo Record Pista Bottom Bracket
Charles Roberts, Chrome Racing Bar Plugs
Brooks Cambium Saddle C15
Izumi Jet Black with Gold Pins 1/2 x 1/8 Track Bike Chain
MKS Sylvan all black Track pedals
6KU 30mm Deep V Double-Walled Alloy Wheels
Novatec Flip-Flop Hubs
Christophe Vintage Leather Toe Straps
Custom printed Decals provided by hlloydcycles.com
Alternate Setup - Nitto B259 Urban Riser Handlebar + NITTO Y-3 Bicycle Stem 6-9 Young 22.2, 90mm

Thanks that's another great recommendation.

Thanks, I think I tend to agree. This will most likely be the version I go with.

Very cool. Thanks so much for the file.
The attached are the earliest version of the decal and badge I have found. Both shown here are from Roberts Track Frame #66 and are what I used to design my own version of the files.

Great recommendations! Neither of which I had mocked up before. Is this what you all were thinking?

berkleydriskill@gmail.com - would still love to see the decals you have

That would be great, please do!
I do a bit of graphic design on the side and actually created the vector files myself since the version I wanted wasnt listed on the H.Lloyd site. Using the #66 frame as a template, I created the attached designs (granted these are .png vs .svg but you can at least see what they look like).

Greetings from across the pond!
I have been searching for a while, and am so happy to have found like minded Roberts enthusiasts.
For a little back story, my beloved track bike of 15+ years finally had to be laid to rest. I was in search for a cheap frame that I could build up with leftover components I had laying around the garage. I stumbled upon a local older gentleman (Richmond, Virginia) who was selling on Craigslist an unbranded, stripped track frame that he had been in possession of for the last 30 years. He was only asking $75 USD, so I figured I’d take a chance just to have something to put on the road until I got around to building the bike I really wanted. After picking up the frame I realized I might have something pretty special. I posted photos of the frame to various bike forums and had feedback from multiple frame builders expecting the frame to be an early Roberts frame. I reached out to Neil Carlson at robertscycles.com to see if he would be able to confirm this suggestion. He contacted Tom Bogdanowicz, for his advice. In his opinion, he feels that it is most likely an early 1960’s Roberts Frame. Neal also shared my photos with former Roberts mechanic Brian Phillips, who concurred with Tom’s analysis. After a few months of research, we have determined this frame (frame #414) had made its way to the states via “Cycle Imports” out of Cornish, Main. The gentleman I purchased the frame from had bought the frame used in Boston, Massachusetts in the late 1980’s. By the time he had purchased the frame it had already been stripped of all paint/decals and had been clear coated. Unfortunately, the frame providence was not shared with the gentleman I had purchased it from, but that might have worked out in my favor considering I was able to buy it so cheap.
I have taken the time (and a lot of money) to purchase components of that era to fully restore the bike back to it’s original glory. I also reached out to hlloydcycles.com to have custom decals made that match the white, black, and gold Roberts badge and downtube decal as seen on the earliest other track frame (#66) example provided by Neil Carlson. I am about to have the frame and fork professionally painted, but before doing so, I hoped to get some feedback from this group on my preferred color combination. My choice might make a few purists cringe, so I was hoping for some honest feedback before having the frame painted. I really like my design, as I feel it highlights the lugs that Roberts is so well known for. What are your thoughts?
As a newbie, I doubt I will be able to post a picture, so I will include a link to the design I have planned as well as photos to the frame as it sits now.
Thanks so much and look forward to hearing back from other members of the forum.

Photo 1 (Frame as it is now) - https://www.flickr.com/photos/8132829@N04/50587961026/in/photostream/lightbox/
Photo 2 (My design for the finished restoration) - https://www.flickr.com/photos/8132829@N04/50695477481/in/dateposted-public/lightbox/

Located in Richmond VA.